Yakovlev Yak-52 Aircraft 1990s
4 used Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft for sale 1990s · 2-seat · $54K – $107K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Yakovlev Yak-52
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is the famous tandem two-seat radial military primary trainer — and one of the most popular and accessible warbird/aerobatic aircraft in the world. Powered by the Vedeneyev M-14P radial, strongly built and fully aerobatic, it offers genuine warbird character (radial sound, military pedigree, formation flying) at a fraction of the cost of a fighter warbird. The tailwheel **Yak-52TW** conversion adds conventional gear. Thousands were built, giving it a strong parts and community base.
Yakovlev Yak-52 Specifications
Model specThe Yakovlev Yak-52 is a 2-seat warbirds with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km).
4 Yakovlev Yak-52 For Sale
There are currently 4 used Yakovlev Yak-52 for sale, ranging from $54,000 to $107,431, with a median asking price of $100,365.
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Yakovlev Yak-52 Price & Cost
How much does a Yakovlev Yak-52 cost? Used Yak-52 prices: $54K – $107K, average $87K (median $100K), across 3 priced of 4 active listings.
Based on 4 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Yakovlev Yak-52
When buying a Yakovlev Yak-52, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Yakovlev Yak-52 Inventory by Country
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Yakovlev Yak-52 Safety Record
Across all Yak-52 variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1994–2012. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2012 | Loveland, CO | Incident | The pilot’s inadvertent closure of the pneumatic system valve, which resulted in the nose landing gear not fully extendi… |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Washington, CT | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, reduced visibility, and … |
| Feb 02, 1996 | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | Fatal (1) | Pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure t… |
| Nov 29, 1994 | CARUTHERSVILLE, MO | Fatal (1) | The insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot. |
NTSB records 1994–2012. Includes all Yakovlev Yak-52 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.